Just like you wouldn't wait until the hottest day of the year to test your air conditioning systemWhile this might seem like an obvious preventative step, many drivers will focus on their heating system and fail to realize that the health of[...]

You not plowing into the back of that Chrysler starts with your brake pedal and ends with its pads, but that's not the whole story.One of the most important things going on with that hooptie of yours happens in between its brake pads and its[...]

Because unreliable brakes are the last thing you want.Wide-open acceleration might fun, but slowing down that speeding hunk of metal is much more important. Any driver's safety depends on consistent, reliable deceleration, or in other words, working [...]

An oil change shop employee isn't necessarily a mechanic, so be skeptical of the advice they give."Really? How was the oil level when you checked it before you drained[...]

<p>We tested to find out, so you won't have to try it yourself.</p>Diesel veterans long ago learned how to handle this concern. The following primer is for diesel-engine newbies and gasoline-engine devotees curious about life on the other[...]

Most parents and caregivers can’t imagine a moment when their mind wanders off of their children long enough to forget they’re sitting in the backseats of their cars, but it happens in a tragic number of cases every year. Fortunately, technical[...]

With Daylight Savings Time arriving soon, here are safety tips to consider when driving in[...]

Rally driver Andrew Comrie-Picard gives us tips on how to maximize the performance of our cars in any condition.Forty-five minutes later, running late, I sprint out the door, clutching an umbrella and a travel mug of strong joe. The metronome-like[...]

Having good visibility is important. Here are steps to take to restore your headlights to[...]

With summer but a fading memory, it’s now time to start thinking about getting your car ready for the colder months ahead. Here are a few simple maintenance checks to help keep your vehicle in to p condition. © BloombergCar BatteryFall is a good[...]

Sweating the small stuff matters. Here's why.Ideally, you should check tire pressure once every couple of weeks, but most drivers are doing okay if they look at it once a month. But don't be the person who waits until the tire pressure[...]

While it may seem like an obvious thing to avoid, the ubiquity of cell phones today has lead to texting while driving being an all-too-common sight on the road. The Dangers of Texting and DrivingIf you find yourself tempted to text while driving,[...]

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Run-flat tires can be expensive and ride harder than standard tires, but Bridgestone hopes to address these issues with its DriveGuard run-flat all-season tire. Research Research New Used New & Used Make (e.g. Mazda) Model (e.g.[...]

A recently released study on rear-facing child car seats may inadvertently be sending the wrong message to parents. The study's results, while meaningful to improving the overall safety of car se ats, look at just one small piece of the puzzle,[...]